Miniature plates representing Xipe Totec, cross symbol

Dr David J Guzman National Museum of El Salvador, San Salvador

Cross on miniature plates representing Xipe Totec, an Aztec god.

Miniature plates and pieces representing feet of Xipe Totec, placed as an offering to a structure that functioned as a temple dedicated to this deity. Archaeological site Carranza municipality of Aguilares, department of San Salvador.

Early Post Classic Period (900 to 1,250 A.D.)


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Cross on miniature plates representing Xipe Totec, an Aztec god.
Taken on  Tuesday 26th of April 2016
Device: Motorola
Model: XT1080
Genre:  900 - 1,250 A.D.
Source:  San Salvador, El Salvador

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